A Chicago native who was raised in Hartford, CT., Zulynette is an alchemist. As a creative change agent, she uses art and poetry as social work tools to inspire others to heal and empower themselves. After ten years in the non-profit world, Zulynette made the bold leap to work as a full-time artist and poet. She combines her academic (Master’s in Social Work, University of Connecticut) and research background with her artistry to create one-of-a-kind experiences. Now she does it all - commissioned artwork, performances, speaking engagements, mentoring, facilitating creative workshops, and producing and directing transformative storytelling shows. She seamlessly delves into topics from poverty to feminism, self-esteem to Latinx identity, privilege to LGBTQ identity, family issues to politics. Recognized as the first Hartford Iron Poet champion and a 100 Women of Color honoree, she has made a name for herself in the poetry and art circuit. In the fall of 2017, she released her first book
